“I have only had the armband once before, against Austria during Steve McClaren’s reign in the second half,” said Lampard.

“I have played under quite a few captains and I’ve waited patiently to get the call, but this means a lot. It’s the highest honour you can get in football, playing for your country and then captaining the team. I can’t wait and I’m very excited.

“I won’t go around shouting and trying to change my style.

“It would be a bit embarrassing if I changed now in front of the lads just because I’m captaining my country.”

John Terry has once again been overlooked, having been stripped of the armband in February last year.